On This Day in History - January 1 |
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| What Happened On This Day In History - January 1 |
1900 January 1
1900-01-01
Compulsory education in Netherlands goes into effect
1935 January 1
1935-01-01
Associated Press inaugurates Wirephoto
1990 January 1
1990-01-01
David Dinkins sworn in as 1st black mayor of NYC
1992 January 1
1992-01-01
Bush is 1st US pres to address Australian Parliament
1999 January 1
1999-01-01
The World Trade Organization came into effect. It is an international organization which lays down the rules for global trade.
